The survey will secure annual sample
data on financial services transactions between U.S. financial
services providers and unaffiliated foreign persons, beginning with
1995. The data from the survey will update the data collected in
the quinquennial BE-80 benchmark survey of such transactions. The
data are needed, among other purposes, to support U.S. trade policy
initiatives, including trade negotiations, and to compile the U.S.
balance of payments and national income and product
accounts.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.